Sweetheart Cheesecake Devilled Strawberries (Print)
Fresh strawberries stuffed with smooth cheesecake filling and garnished with biscuit crumbs for an elegant party dessert.
# Ingredient list:
→ Strawberries
01 - 20 large fresh strawberries
→ Cheesecake Filling
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
→ Topping (optional)
06 - Graham cracker crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits, for garnish
07 - Fresh mint leaves or mini chocolate chips, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Rinse strawberries and pat dry. Slice off stems so each strawberry stands upright. Using a small knife or melon baller, carefully hollow out the center of each strawberry.
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.
03 - Transfer cheesecake mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip or use a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.
04 - Pipe filling into hollowed strawberries, creating a decorative swirl above each one.
05 - Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs or crushed biscuits over filling. Add mint leaves or mini chocolate chips for extra flair if desired.
06 - Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving for best taste and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They look like you spent hours in the kitchen but come together in under 20 minutes
- The creamy cheesecake filling balances perfectly with fresh sweet strawberries
- Guestes never guess how simple they are to make
02 -
- Dry strawberries thoroughly before hulling or the filling will slide right off
- Do not overfill the strawberries or the cheesecake mixture will overflow when you take a bite
- These really do taste best served within a few hours of making them
03 -
- Twist the piping bag just above the filling to maintain steady pressure while piping
- A small cookie scoop works beautifully for portioning the filling if you prefer not to pipe